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ICRC seeks CHF2 billion for 2018 humanitarian work

Workers empty the convoys of humanitarian aid in Douma, Syria

This content was published on Nov 28, 2017 The Swiss-run International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) says it needs over CHF2 billion ($2 billion) to help millions of people next year.

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European Economic Area

This content was published on Nov 28, 2017 Peter Capella reports on the campaign a few weeks ahead of the December 6, 1992 vote on Switzerland joining the European Economic Area.

Switzerland pledges CHF17 million for UN infrastructure development

This content was published on Nov 27, 2017 Switzerland and the UN Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO) announced on Monday a programme for boosting developing nation infrastructure.

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Swiss politicians question EU funding

This content was published on Nov 26, 2017 Members of the Swiss People’s Party and the Radical Party have voiced their concerns over the billion-franc-package promised to the European Union.

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Parliamentarians back in the chamber – and at rubbish sites

This content was published on Nov 26, 2017 Here's a selection of the stories we will be bringing you the week of November 27.

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Swiss condemn attack on North Sinai mosque

This content was published on Nov 24, 2017 Militants killed more than 235 people at a mosque in Egypt’s North Sinai on Friday, detonating a bomb and gunning down worshippers in the deadliest attack in the country’s modern history, state media and witnesses said. “Switzerland condemns in the strongest terms this further heinous act in Egypt’s North Sinai province, as well as all…

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YouTubers come in all shapes and sizes

This content was published on Nov 23, 2017 Tama Vakeesan was born in Switzerland to Tamil parents from Sri Lanka. This week, she attends a film festival to accept an award for her Vlog.

EC President Juncker and Swiss President Leuthard (right) at news conference

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EU-Swiss ties: Happy with progress but obstacles remain

This content was published on Nov 23, 2017 The Swiss government has pledged to renew a financial package with the European Union to the tune of CHF1.3 billion ($1.3 billion).

Knochen und Totenköpfe aufgeschichtet, davor ein Blumenstrauss

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A successful model of neutrality

This content was published on Nov 23, 2017 Switzerland doesn’t take sides in a war. Thanks to its neutrality, it has been able to stay out of conflicts for a long time.

A soldier sits in an armoured vehicle with a machine gun, driving along a dirt road

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Swiss impose sanctions on those undermining peace in Mali

This content was published on Nov 23, 2017 The measures include the freezing of assets of as yet unnamed people and a ban on travel for individuals or entities acting to undermine peace, security and stability in Mali. “At present there are no entries on the list of persons and entities targeted by these measures,” the Swiss government said in a statement. The…

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